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“The Impossible Dream”

Do you want to know a fun fact? I have aphantasia. Isn’t that a delightful word? What it means is I have no ability to conjure a mental image. If someone says, “Close your eyes and picture an apple.” I’ve got nothing but black screen behind my eyes. When reading, people without aphantasia describe seeing…
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Deferred Maintenance

Three months ago, while on a road trip, the words Deferred Maintenance dropped into my awareness and pressed me with urgency. I’ve gotten familiar with the way my sources of inspiration arrive. Like a boa constrictor, the words grab hold of my attention and start winding their way around my consciousness. As they do, I…

